Welcome to the Central Lions Seniors Association!
CLSA is an independent, non-profit society formed in 1979. We provide a welcoming and supportive environment for persons 55 years of age and older to participate in exercise, art music, and educational classes that enrich body, mind, and spirit to enhance longevity and quality of life.
We invite you to come to CLSA for the programs and stay for the people!
Learn more about our history and mission below:
Latest News
Wednesday, February 16, 2021
Annual General Meeting Date Change
The AGM, previously scheduled for Thursday, March 18th has been cancelled due to COVID and rescheduled to May 20th, 2021 1–3 p.m.
The AGM is held to review the Society’s previous year’s finances and activities and elects new board members who will plan the future direction of the association.
Closer to the date, we will advise whether the meeting will be conducted in person or virtually and will ask you to notify us of your intent to attend. We need 25 members to attend to achieve quorum.
Join the CLSA Board of Directors!
Are you passionate about enriching the lives of seniors through recreation? Do you have a vision for the operation and long-term growth of CLSA? If you care about the organizational well-being of CLSA and its members, then we are looking for you to join our Board of Directors!
CLSA is a non-profit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Since 1979, the Board of Directors has served as the strategic heart of our organization, ensuring that we provide a welcoming environment to seniors through quality programming, respond to changes in our community, and deliver on our commitment to enhancing the longevity and quality of life of our members through recreation, social, and educational opportunities.
Your role as a board member will include approximately 4–10 hours a month for meetings, special events and committee work.
Members with skills in business, law, human resources, finance, and education are encouraged to apply.
If you want to make a difference at CLSA, you can express your interest no later than March 31st by contacting the nominating committee chair Ramona at 780–496–7369 and leaving a message or email info@CentralLions.org.
Tuesday, February 2, 2021 (Updated February 17)
Dear Members,
In support of the public health measures by Alberta Health Services and the City of Edmonton, the facility currently remains closed to the public until further notice.
Our staff continues to work remotely but will be back in the office (with modified operating hours) for in-person and over-the-phone membership sales and program registration on March 29.
The Spring program guide will be available for viewing on our online registration system starting March 1st. Members without emails will receive their program guides through Canada Post.
Clubs/Circles are scheduled to begin on April 12 with courses starting on April 19.
In case you missed our email about 2020 membership rollovers, please see page 5 of our February Newsletter (below) to learn more about the adjustments made for 2021 Memberships.
We invite you to come and meet the new Board of Directors at our Annual General Meeting on Thursday, May 20th. Please see page 3 of our February Newsletter to learn how to RSVP your spot.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Sincerely,
Your CLSA Admin Team
Read our February Newsletter!
Click on the image below to download our February Newsletter (Updated Feb 18)
2021 Membership Rollovers and Pricing
All valid 2020 memberships purchased from January to March last year have been automatically rolled over into 2021 memberships. Memberships and Reciprocal Memberships that were purchased from September to December will be credited to your account. Accepted rollovers will assume consent to the CLSA code of conduct and liability waiver.
New 2021 55+ memberships will be available for purchase online the week of March 29 for a pro-rated annual fee of $25, Under 55 memberships will be available at a pro-rated fee of $50, and Community Memberships (Reciprocal Memberships) will remain $5.
CLSA requests that members sign in to their online membership accounts prior to the spring session to confirm and update account information, including emergency contacts. If you purchased a Membership in 2020 your account has already been created for you.
An Important Note on Club Fees
Credits for club fees from 2020 have been issued to your “Wallet,” which can be found in your account on our online registration system. These credits will remain on your account until you decide to use them for next year’s membership or activity fees. If you would like a refund instead of a credit, please email refunds@CentralLions.org.
Click on the image to download the Winter 2021 Catalogue
Winter 2021 Catalogue
**Cancelled**
The Winter Program has been
cancelled due to COVID-19.
The Spring Program Guide will be available on March 1st.
CLSA Reopening FAQ
You've got questions about CLSA's Reopening – We've got answers. We've gathered a list of topics about COVID-19, your safety, and fall programming. Click here to see our CLSA Reopening FAQ page.
Before visitors can proceed to their activities, our volunteers or staff will ask screening health questions from the Attendance Consent Form each time they entering the building.
If you would like to fill out the Attendance Consent Form prior to your activity, click on the image to the left to download and print.
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Registration Desk Hours
**Please note staff will be working
remotely until March 29th.
Registration Desk Hours:
Monday – Wednesday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Weekends & Statutory Holidays: CLOSED
Have a question? We recommend emailing info@CentralLions.org or calling our main line at 780–496–7369.